May 27, 2016

The one-day event brought together scholars, practitioners and activists to share learning and exchange ideas on the range of migrant technologies research being conducted across Asia and explore future collaborative approaches.

The key theme addressed at the event was how the use of mobile technologies adds layers of freedoms and unfreedoms to migration. The event opened with remarks from Prof. Michael Best (UNU-CS Director). The panel discussions were moderated by Dr. Tony Roberts. Panelists and participants discussed about the emerging themes in migrant technologies research in the morning session and the development of new migrant technologies in the afternoon session.

Looking ahead, the event identified emerging research needs on how migrant workers appropriate digital technologies and incorporate them into their lives.